NH Attractions in the White Mountains in and near Waterville Valley, Lincoln, Woodstock, Plymouth, Campton and Thornton
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram
An 80-passenger cable car brings visitors to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! At the summit, you’ll find spectacular scenic walking paths, a 360 degree observation deck, a cafe, bar and restrooms.
FunSpot
Funspot Family Entertainment Center is a video arcade and self-declared “classic gaming museum” founded in 1952 by Bob Lawton, and located in the village of Weirs Beach in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Come experience the beauty and mysteries of granite walls that erupt from the earth, a river that plays hide and seek, and spectacular waterfalls and rugged caves. And for a completely different adventure, explore the dark recesses of the caves on an evening lantern tour.
Polar Caves Park
Polar Caves is a set of glacially-formed caves located in Plymouth, New Hampshire’s. They were formed from granite boulders and are unspectacular but durable, as is typical of New Hampshire granite caves.
Valley Snowdogz
Authentic and memorable dog sledding tours and rides based right in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Our spectacular Winter sled tours and Fall wheeled tours operate from mid October to early April at the Benton’s Sugar Shack in Thornton. We also offer dog sledding excursions on beautiful Squam Lake in the Winter and Mountain Taster dog sled rides at Waterville Valley Resort. In addition, we service Loon Mtn Resort and surrounding areas with special events. Creating lifetime memories for individuals, couples, families, groups and anyone who has a burning desire to experience an amazing time behind a team of powerful, lovable huskies. Available year round for special events, presentations, talks and slide shows.
Waterville Valley Recreation Center
The Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department seeks to build community through programs and facilities that promote healthy, active lifestyles. Located in the heart of the Waterville Valley Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Recreation Department provides exceptional, year-round recreation and leisure services to the resort community and greater-Plymouth region. ** All programming is open to the general public. **
Clarks Trading Post
Home of Clark’s Trained Bears and the White Mountain Central RR! Where else can you watch a famous Black Bear Show, ride a Steam Train, be chased by the Infamous Wolfman, and be amazed by Chinese Acrobats – all in the same day! You can cool off on the Water Blaster Boats, scale the walls of the Old Man Climbing Tower and learn to glide on a Segway. Merlin will turn your world upside-down and the Tuttle House tour will keep you wondering, “What just happened?!?” You can dress up for an antique-style photo and mine for gemstones and fossils. There are five museums to enjoy on the Victorian Main Street and four Specialty Shops to browse where you are sure to find a treasure or two.
Hobo Railroad & Mini Golf
Travels through a naturally wooded setting along the twisting Pemigewasset River, just a few minutes away from the wonders of Franconia Notch State Park. Nestled in the town of Lincoln, NH on the western end of the popular Kancamagus Highway, the Hobo RR offers a chance to relax, wave to swimmers & kayakers or enjoy one of our Hobo Picnic Lunches aboard the train with family and friends. Voted “Best Ride for Kids” by New Hampshire Magazine, it’s not just a train ride, it’s a family-fun attraction with scheduled entertainment!